Write a 1-page paper describing some of the questions an organization should consider when evaluating a cloud collaboration service.
Write a 1-page paper describing some of the questions an organization should consider when evaluating a cloud collaboration service.
Develop a detailed paper applying Porter’s Five Forces Model to the American automotive industry, with a focus on the U.S. market.
In 2009 the American auto industry was in a dire economic state. Chrysler was in Chapter 11, GM was on the brink of bankruptcy, and Ford’s future was at best uncertain. The demise of the U.S. auto industry would have a devastating impact on our national economy and specifically the economies of Michigan and Ohio.
Economists occasionally use Porter’s five forces framework when making a qualitative evaluation of a firm’s strategic position. According to Porter, his model should be used at the industry level, defined as a marketplace in which similar or closely related products or services are marketed. This research paper requires the application of Porter’s Five Forces Model to the auto industry.
Porter’s analytical framework consists of those forces that affect a producer’s ability to serve its customers and make a profit. A change in any of these five forces requires a re-assessment of the marketplace. The five forces include:
1) The threat of substitute products: The existence of close substitute products (i.e., high elasticity of demand) increases the propensity of customers to switch to alternatives in response to price increases.
2) The threat of the entry of new competitors: Unless there are significant barriers to entry, profitable markets that yield high returns will attract firms (i.e., perfect competition), effectively decreasing profitability.
3) The intensity of competitive rivalry: As in the case of oligopoly markets, rivals may choose to compete aggressively, non-aggressively or in non-price dimensions.
4) The bargaining power of customers: The ability of customers to put the firm under pressure due to availability of existing substitute products, buyer price sensitivity, uniqueness of the products, etc.
5) The bargaining power of suppliers: The cost of factors of production (e.g. labor, raw materials, components, and services such as expertise) provided by suppliers can have a significant impact on a company’s profitability. As such suppliers may refuse to work with the firm or charge excessively high prices for unique resources.
References
Porter, M.E. (1979) “How competitive forces shape strategy”, Harvard Business Review, March/April 1979.
Porter, M.E. (1980) “Competitive Strategy”, The Free Press, New York, 1980.
Porter, M.E. (1985) “Competitive Advantage”, The Free Press, New York, 1985.
Develop a detailed paper applying Porter’s Five Forces Model to the American automotive industry, with a focus on the U.S. market.
Your paper needs to include at least three scholarly sources, i.e. peer reviewed articles. I strongly recommend the use of the APUS library for these sources, as most acceptable resources can only be found in protected databases.
Your paper should be about 10 double spaced pages, in APA format, and structured as follows:
1. Cover page with a running head
2. Abstract
3. Introduction to the Auto Industry
3.1. Industry Definition
3.2. Industry Profile
3.3. Industry Market Structure
3.4. Future Outlook
4. Porter’s Five Forces Strategy Analysis as it applies to the Auto Industry
4.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
4.4. Threat of New Entrants
4.5. Threat of Substitutes
5. Conclusion
6. References
Describe the role of peer relationships on the development of feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.
· Describe the role of peer relationships on the development of feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.
· Describe the role of social media and body shaming on feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.
· Identify one website addressing the phenomenon of pro anorexia and describe the content (provide the webpage URL). Why might adolescents be drawn to this perspective?
· Describe the biological, psychological, and social effects of feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.
· Identify and explain a theoretical model that can be used when working with adolescents experiencing feeding and eating disorders.
· Describe two approaches that you might find useful for addressing feeding and eating disorders among adolescents.
Make sure to provide APA citations
discuss the role that socialization and religion play in shaping the beliefs of this culture.
Explore a culture that has been linked to criminal behavior. At one time or another all cultures have had some link to criminal behavior, whether that’s organized crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, or civil disobedience. In a 12 – 15 PowerPoint slide presentation (excluding title and reference slides) complete the following:
Be sure to discuss the role that socialization and religion play in shaping the beliefs of this culture. Provide examples determining why these beliefs are formed, and how culture and religion shaped these beliefs.
create a presentation that compares different tools and algorithms commonly used in the industry for threat prevention, detection, and control.
For this assignment, you must create a presentation that compares different tools and algorithms commonly used in the industry for threat prevention, detection, and control.
Your presentation must include the following:
Length: 10 slides
Resources: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources not more than 5 years old
The completed assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
How did the United States go from an “era of hope” to a period of “division and disillusion” over a short period of time in the mid-1960s?
Instructions:
Carefully read the following question, and submit your answer based on your readings and understanding of the subject. Your answer should be at least a paragraph in length. Please proofread your submission–points will be deducted for sloppy work.
How did the United States go from an “era of hope” to a period of “division and disillusion” over a short period of time in the mid-1960s? Identify as many specific reasons as you can.
Calculate the NPV for the aircraft. Should the company buy it?
Ondi Airlines is interested in acquiring a new aircraft to service a new route. The route will be from Tulsa to Denver. The aircraft will fly one round-trip daily except for scheduled maintenance days. There are 15 maintenance days scheduled each year. The seating capacity of the aircraft is 150. Flights are expected to be fully booked. The average revenue per flight (one way) is $235. Annual operating cost of the aircraft follow:
Fuel — $1, 750,000
Flight personnel — $750,000
Food and beverages — $100,000
Maintenance — $550,000
Other — $100,000
Total $3,250,000
The aircraft will cost $120,000,000 and has an expected life of 20 years. The company requires a 12% return. Assume there are no income taxes.
Required:
1. Calculate the NPV for the aircraft. Should the company buy it?
2. In discussing the proposal, the marketing manager for the airline believes that the assumption of 100 percent booking is unrealistic. He believes that the booking rate will be somewhere between 70 & 90 percent, with the most likely rate being 80 percent. Recalculate the NPV using an 80 percent seating capacity. Should the aircraft be purchased?
3. Calculate the average seating rate that would be needed so that NPV will equal 0.
4. Suppose that the price per passenger could be increased by 10 percent without any effect on demand. What is the average seating rate now needed to achieve a NPV equal to zero? What would you now recommend?
Calculate the financial ratio you selected for the company you chose.
Choose 1 financial ratio that you will need to calculate.
Choose 1 publicly traded company and review the most recent balance sheet and income statement for a company whose reports are posted on a website, such as Yahoo Finance.
Calculate the financial ratio you selected for the company you chose.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Examine the various cost classifications, the different allocation bases, and the application of cost-accounting standards.
Assignment 2: Price Analysis for the Navigation System
In order to complete this assignment, refer to the scenario from Assignment 1, as well as to the scenarios and readings from previous weeks.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Examine the various cost classifications, the different allocation bases, and the application of cost-accounting standards.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost and price analysis.
· Write clearly and concisely about cost and price analysis using proper writing mechanics.
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Explain the major components of a data warehouse architecture, including the various forms of data transformations needed to prepare data for a data warehouse.
The final portfolio project is a three- part activity. You will respond to three separate prompts but prepare your paper as one research paper. Be sure to include at least one UC library source per prompt, in addition to your textbook (which means you’ll have at least 4 scholarly sources cited).
Start your paper with an introductory paragraph.
Prompt 1 “Data Warehouse Architecture” (2-3 pages): Explain the major components of a data warehouse architecture, including the various forms of data transformations needed to prepare data for a data warehouse. Also, describe in your own words current key trends in data warehousing.
Prompt 2 “Big Data” (1-2 pages): Describe your understanding of big data and give an example of how you’ve seen big data used either personally or professionally. In your view, what demands is big data placing on organizations and data management technology?
Prompt 3 “Green Computing” (1-2 pages): One of our topics in Chapter 13 surrounds IT Green Computing. The need for green computing is becoming more obvious considering the amount of power needed to drive our computers, servers, routers, switches, and data centers. Discuss ways in which organizations can make their data centers “green”. In your discussion, find an example of an organization that has already implemented IT green computing strategies successfully. Discuss that organization and share your link. You can find examples in the UC Library.
Conclude your paper with a detailed conclusion section.
The paper needs to be approximately 5-8 pages long, including both a title page and a references page (for a total of 7-10 pages). Be sure to use proper APA formatting and citations to avoid plagiarism.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
